For many of us, our pets are very close and we want them
to be looked after as well as any family member. Many pet owners, who work full
time, hire the services of pet sitters to look after their pets while they are
away at work. When selecting a pet sitter, it is important to find out if the
person you are interviewing is actually fond of animals or is just doing it to
earn money. Most pet owners gauge candidates for a potential pet sitting job
with a lot of scrutiny so if you are applying for this position, you will need
to show them that you are indeed genuinely in love with animals.
Job Requirements:
Pet owners usually require that the people they hire as
pet sitters possess a high school diploma or a GED at the very least. They look
for qualities such as compassion, kindness and a sense of responsibility, all
of which are prerequisites to the job.
Depending on your individual duties as a pet sitter and
the type of pet in question, you may be required to either stay at pet owners’
homes during the time they are away or visit a few times a day to feed and walk
the pet.
Sample Job Description for Pet
Sitting Resume
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Confer with pet owners to determine how they
want their pets handled
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Take information from pet owners regarding pets’
individual personalities and traits
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Attempt to make pets comfortable by stroking
them and engaging in light conversation with them
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Ensure that a list of dos and don’ts is provided
by pet owners before pets are left in care
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Follow all instructions provided by pet owners
in the dos and don’ts list
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Feed pets according to the feeding schedule
provided by pet owners
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Ensure that pets have access to clean water at
all times
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Walk dogs on designated routes several times a
day or as instructed by pet owners
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Perform brushing and other grooming activities
on pets such as dogs and cats
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Ensure that each type of pet within a household
lives in harmony with the other
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Intervene in conflicts between pets to ensure
that no one is hurt
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Contact assigned veterinary doctor in case of
pet emergencies
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Observe pets for any unusual behavior and report
any findings to pet owners
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Provide companionship to pets by engaging in a
variety of physical activities with them
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Complete daily logs of pet feeding and
exercising activities